Explanatory note

This Order reconstitutes the Poole Harbour Commissioners as from 1st November 2001. It provides for the Commissioners to consist of a body with experience in relevant matters.

One Commissioner will be appointed by the Transport and General Workers Union and three jointly by Dorset County Council, Poole Borough Council and Purbeck District Council. Six Commissioners will be appointed by a selection panel constituted under the Order. The Chief Executive and one other officer will also hold office as Commissioners while provision is also made for the co-operation of up to two additional Commissioners. The Commissioners as so reconstituted will thus consist of a body of between twelve and fourteen members.

The Order also includes other provisions with respect to the Commissioners' constitution, amends existing statutory requirements as to the Commissioners' accounts and repeals or revokes certain statutory provisions.